Living in Riverton, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riverton · Census data 2020–2024
Riverton has 2,770 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $121,198 (17% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $363,000, the median rent is $1,431/month.
Riverton at a glance
- Population
- 2,770
- Median age
- 40.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $121,198State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $363,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,431/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 76.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Riverton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 1.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Riverton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riverton the median home value is $363,000, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,431 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,492 a month in housing costs.
Riverton median household income
The median household income in Riverton is $121,198 and the income per person is $54,503. 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Riverton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,078
- Owner-occupied
- 76.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.2%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.58
Riverton demographics
- Population
- 2,770
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 1,031
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riverton ›
Education in Riverton
47.1% of adults 25 and older in Riverton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 20.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riverton
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Riverton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton | 2,770 | $121,198 | $363,000 | $1,431 |
| Palmyra | 7,485 | $89,574 | $234,800 | $1,696 |
| Cinnaminson | 17,415 | $127,606 | $385,800 | $2,063 |
| Riverside | 8,055 | $75,833 | $222,100 | $1,538 |
| Delran | 18,148 | $106,921 | $342,900 | $1,458 |
| Pennsauken | 37,275 | $87,680 | $232,900 | $1,209 |
| Moorestown-Lenola | 14,625 | $138,398 | $581,700 | $1,648 |
| Maple Shade | 20,076 | $78,904 | $250,200 | $1,638 |
| Moorestown | 21,548 | $159,700 | $697,200 | $1,718 |
More for people moving to Riverton
Riverton ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Riverton: FAQ
What is the median household income in Riverton, NJ?
The median household income in Riverton is $121,198, 17% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Riverton?
The median home value in Riverton is $363,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Riverton?
The median gross rent in Riverton is $1,431 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Riverton, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 1.4%.
What is the median age in Riverton?
The median age in Riverton is 40.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Riverton?
The average commute to work in Riverton is 28 minutes; 18.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riverton?
The unemployment rate in Riverton is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riverton?
47.1% of adults in Riverton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: